Defiance County Public Schools
Defiance County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,819
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Defiance County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Defiance County has 5 district entries. Central Local is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Defiance has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Defiance County
Reported Enrollment
5,819
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Defiance County
Defiance City
Northeastern Local
Central Local
Hicksville Exempted Village School District
Ayersville Local
14 Public Schools in Defiance County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Elementary School | Profile | Defiance City | Defiance, 43512Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 1,044 |
| Defiance High School | Listed only | Defiance City | Defiance, 43512Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 709 |
| Defiance Middle School | Listed only | Defiance City | Defiance, 43512Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 586 |
| Fairview Elementary School | Listed only | Central Local | Sherwood, 43556Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Tinora Elementary School | Listed only | Northeastern Local | Defiance, 43512Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 366 |
| Hicksville Elementary School | Listed only | Hicksville Exempted Village School District | Hicksville, 43526Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 360 |
| Ayersville Elementary School | Listed only | Ayersville Local | Defiance, 43512Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 358 |
| Ayersville High School | Listed only | Ayersville Local | Defiance, 43512Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 346 |
| Tinora Middle School | Listed only | Northeastern Local | Defiance, 43512Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 332 |
| Tinora High School | Listed only | Northeastern Local | Defiance, 43512Rural: Distant | 5–12 | High | 309 |
| Hicksville Middle School | Listed only | Hicksville Exempted Village School District | Hicksville, 43526Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 264 |
| Fairview High School | Listed only | Central Local | Sherwood, 43556Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 261 |
| Hicksville High School | Listed only | Hicksville Exempted Village School District | Hicksville, 43526Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 230 |
| Fairview Middle School | Listed only | Central Local | Sherwood, 43556Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 222 |
Defiance Elementary School
Defiance City
Defiance, 43512 / Town: Distant
Defiance High School
Defiance City
Defiance, 43512 / Town: Distant
Defiance Middle School
Defiance City
Defiance, 43512 / Town: Distant
Fairview Elementary School
Central Local
Sherwood, 43556 / Rural: Distant
Tinora Elementary School
Northeastern Local
Defiance, 43512 / Rural: Distant
Hicksville Elementary School
Hicksville Exempted Village School District
Hicksville, 43526 / Rural: Fringe
Ayersville Elementary School
Ayersville Local
Defiance, 43512 / Rural: Fringe
Ayersville High School
Ayersville Local
Defiance, 43512 / Rural: Fringe
Tinora Middle School
Northeastern Local
Defiance, 43512 / Rural: Distant
Tinora High School
Northeastern Local
Defiance, 43512 / Rural: Distant
Hicksville Middle School
Hicksville Exempted Village School District
Hicksville, 43526 / Rural: Fringe
Fairview High School
Central Local
Sherwood, 43556 / Rural: Distant
Hicksville High School
Hicksville Exempted Village School District
Hicksville, 43526 / Rural: Fringe
Fairview Middle School
Central Local
Sherwood, 43556 / Rural: Distant
Defiance County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Defiance County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Defiance County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Defiance County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Defiance County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Defiance County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Defiance County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.